Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications in New York
What 7 hospitals in New York charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications (DRG 657), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$131,829
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$26,745
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$19,025
Average per stay
State rank
#15 of 16
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in New York billed an average of $131,829 for kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications, about 4.9 times the average total payment of $26,745. That payment is 31% above the U.S. average of $20,488.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $26,745Billed $131,829
About 20¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in New York billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in New York:
New York hospitals: kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications
Every New York hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York | 42 | $126,520 | $34,269 | $18,970 |
| Long Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park | 37 | $105,827 | $21,861 | $19,310 |
| University HospitalStony Brook | 31 | $166,098 | $26,554 | $19,639 |
| NYU Hospitals CenterNew York | 30 | $188,272 | $25,012 | $20,789 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalNew York | 14 | $72,619 | $25,297 | $22,183 |
| White Plains Hospital CtrWhite Plains | 14 | $147,074 | $24,369 | $12,438 |
| Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany | 11 | $45,010 | $24,577 | $16,095 |
Lowest and highest payments in New York
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Long Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park, NY | $21,861 |
|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital CtrWhite Plains, NY | $24,369 |
| Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY | $24,577 |
| NYU Hospitals CenterNew York, NY | $25,012 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY | $25,297 |
Highest
| New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY | $34,269 |
|---|---|
| University HospitalStony Brook, NY | $26,554 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY | $25,297 |
| NYU Hospitals CenterNew York, NY | $25,012 |
| Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY | $24,577 |
Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications in other states
Questions
How much does kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications cost in New York?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with complications (DRG 657) at 7 hospitals in New York was billed at $131,829 on average, while the average total payment was $26,745, of which Medicare paid $19,025. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in New York, average charges were 4.9 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.